Discover the Maneki Neko this Japanese cat that will bring you luck. This magnificent statue with its raised left paw will welcome you and bring you happiness and luck. Maneki Neko Meaning The Maneki Neko (literally “Waving Cat”), often made of papier-mâché or ceramic, is culturally and contextually correct in its gesture, but it often baffles foreign visitors the first time they…
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Onna Nugeisha
The depiction of samurai warriors is usually male, but female warriors also existed. Called Onna-bugeisha, these women fought and perform the same tasks as their male counterparts. They are also powerful, deadly, capable, courageous, righteous and fearsome. These warriors are trained in the same way as the men. They trained in the use of weapons and martial arts…
Noraeban karaoke
During your trip to South Korea , do you want to keep a good memory? So plan a special evening with friends and stop by Noraebang Karaoke. What is Noraebang Karaoke? Integrated into Korean culture , it is with singularity that this original phenomenon affects both elders and young people in all social categories. It’s a fun pastime that Koreans love. Easy to…
Japanese cooking
Traditional Japanese cuisine, known as washoku, is one of the most diverse and fascinating kinds in the world. This seasonal cuisine, developed over centuries behind the closed doors of this once isolationist nation, is now celebrated on the global food scene for its inventiveness, wholesomeness and heritage. But do you know the wide variety of traditional…
Katana Blade Maintenance
The Do’s and Don’ts of Caring for a Katana The traditional Japanese katana is one of the most popular swords in the world. Owned by martial artists and collectors, it features a curved, single-edged blade, usually made of high carbon steel. Like other swords, however, owners must take certain precautions to preserve the strength and integrity of…